World Book Day - Christian Books
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Sermon Hooks 2
More themed ideas for those preparing talksEvery talk or sermon has to reflect the speaker's own faith and experience of God if it is to communicate effectively, and in Nick Fawcett's experience, a single idea can be useful in providing the raw material from which the finished product is fashioned.Providing short musings upon a range of biblical passages from which a sermon or talk can develop, this is a perfect resource for the busy minister, preacher or speaker. Covering themes such as Awe and Wonder, Nature and the Environment and Daily Relationships, there's also a handy index of readings to help locate particular passages of scripture.ContentsAction, faith shown inAwe and wonderThe BibleChanged LivesChristian seasonsChristian UnityCommitmentConvictions, courage ofDaily life, working out our faith inDaily relationshipsDarkness, light inDeath, life afterDiscipleship, journey ofEvil confrontingFear and anxietyThe Faithfulness of GodFaults, acknowledgingFellowshipForgivenessFreedom in ChristFulfilment, true nature ofGifts, usingGlory, God'sGrace, growth inGrace, of God in ChristGreedGuidanceHealing and wholenessHeaven, kingdom ofHopeJoyJudgementLove, God's for allLove, ours for God and othersNature and the environmentNew YearOld agePersonal responsePraise and worshipPrayerPresent moment, celebratingPurpose, God'sQuestions of life and faithRemembrance DayService, of GodSharing our faithSowing and reapingStillness and quietnessStrength, God'sTemptationThanksgivingTrouble, help in times ofTrustVoice of GodA world in need, responding to
£25.99
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Roll Up For The Circus
Roll Up for the Circus consists of five two-hour sessions based on a circus theme for children aged from 5 to 8 years. Bible verses are used as each session's 'password' with novel ways to learn them. Each session is divided into bite-sized chunks including songs, a game, an experiment, prayer time, a quiz and a drama, with notes on their use.Please note made to order items are non-returnable
£13.99
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Bumper Instant Art Worksheets - Book 2
Instant Art books contain pages and pages of artwork - all of which is photocopiable. There is an amazing variety of content including worksheets, puzzles, word searches, pictures to colour, crack the codes, mazes, dot-to-dots, models to make, Bible verses to look up and cartoons. Ideal for family services, Sunday schools, midweek clubs, holiday clubs and classroom use. Contents God created all thingsCreationThe FallGod calls AbramJacob shows his braveryThe escape from EgyptVictory over the AmalekitesGod is on the moveThe story of Deborah and BarakDavid and GoliathSaul anointed kingSolomon is made kingJoashJosiah finds the book of the LawLetting God ruleSolomon builds the templeEgypt's beaten armyGod made the earthIsaiah's visionGod loves all peopleEzekiel's callWhat is God like?God gives us lifeNevbuchadnezzar's dreamThe power of GodLet justice flow like a streamBeat swords into ploughsGod knows usGod keeps us safeWe can trust GodGod can help usLove your enemies (1)Love your enemies (2)A full lifePleasing GodServing GodTrue freedomWho's the greatest?ParablesThe glory of GodThinking about GodAccepting God's giftsGod's gift of loveJesus loves us allGod is always thereChoosing what is good (1)Choosing what is good (2)Lost and foundThe Last SupperJesus in GethsemaneCrucifixionThe ResurrectionSin destroys, God savesGod sets us freeZechariah and the angelMary, the mother of JesusThe birth of Jesus (1)The birth of Jesus (2)Born in a stableShepherds on the hillsThe wise menWhen Jesus was twelveThe wild man in the desertThe lost conJesus and ZacchaeusOn the road to EmmausTemptationFeeling badPutting things right (1)Putting things right (2)Putting things right (3)The wedding in Cana of GalileeJesus and the Samaritan womanJesus was crucifiedJesus rose from the deadPrayerGod's familyLove one anotherHelp one anotherThe miraculous catch of fishThe gift of the SpiritJesus ascended into heavenSaul's escape from DamascusPeter in prisonThe silversmiths' riotPaul raises a young man from the deadCommunionAll parts of one bodyFruits of the SpiritLiving Stones
£13.99
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Prayer-The Fundamental Questions
Exploring the subject of prayer, raising the kinds of questions people ask, and offering helpful answers.
£9.99
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The Year In Colour: Assemblies
Key Stage 1 - 2Primary Assemblies for Christian Festivals and Seasons.The aim of this book is to make it as easy as possible to present creative and satisfying assemblies for primary-age children. The book follows the pattern of the festivals and seasons of the Christian Year, while being divided into autumn, spring and summer for easy reference to the school terms. At the heart of each assembly is a story that can be used individually or with others to build up a theme throughout a season.Suitable for Key Stage 1-2Contents AUTUMNThe beginning of the year - a story from JeremiahThe colours of the Christian yearHarvestMichaelmasSaint FrancisThe healing of BartimaeusAll Saints' DaySaint AndrewThe Festival of Christ the KingFirst assembly for AdventSaint NicholasSecond assembly for AdventSaint LucyThird assembly for AdventChristmasSPRINGEpiphanySecond assembly for EpiphanyThe healing of the man with leprosyZacchaeusCandlemasSaint CuthbertFirst assembly for LentSecond assembly for LentSaint DavidSaint PatrickThird assembly for LentPalm SundayGood Friday and Easter SundaySUMMERSaint GeorgeSecond assembly for EasterAscension DayThe Day of PentecostTrinity SundayThe parable of the Pharisee and the PublicanThe healing of the paralyticThe parable of the Pearl of Great PriceThe parables of the Lost Sheep and the Lost CoinSaint ColumbaSaint AidanAn assembly for the end of the school year - Saint Mary Magdalene
£17.99
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Beastly Bible Stories Book 8
Turning the world upside down So you think the Bible is boring?THINK AGAIN!The baby in the manger is only the beginning... This book is full of the blood and guts that other children's Bible stories are afraid to mention. STARRING JESUS - the surprising Saviour - whose miracle mayhem is turning the world upside down. Are YOU brave enough for...BEASTLY BIBLE STORIES?WARNING!!! - This book contains wildfire, a deadly sermon, and a ten-headed monster!Don't miss other books in this series:Books 1, through 4 - The Tremendous Old TestamentBooks 5, through 8 - The Terrific New Testament These books make a perfect paperback size and will improve children's knowledge of the Bible in a fun way and inspire their own creativity. Similar in style to 'Horrible Histories'.
£8.99
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Worship For Lent To Easter
There is a city with a river of life, a radiant place, a place where God resides, a city of peace, where all can live in harmony, where all, from all directions, can come and live in peace.'Annie Heppenstall - a professed Franciscan tertiary drawn to expressions of Earth Spirituality and of the Feminine Divine, and the bestselling author of The Book of Uncommon Prayer - provides in Worship for Lent and Easter a truly rich and remarkable weekly liturgy, the underlying theme throughout being that of place and inclusivity.Beginning with Ash Wednesday's location in the wilderness of Christ's temptation, then moving through the desert and onto village, city, family home, temple, execution site, and finally garden, Annie's biblically rich, comprehensive and creative new liturgy includes Celtic Christian options throughout, reflective and informative introductions for worship leaders, and provision for children.Written with a deep respect of tradition, yet also with a vivid awareness of contemporary concerns, Worship for Lent and Easter will engage all who yearn for fresh inspiration, energy and insight into this most holy of Christian seasons.Contents Section 1: Lent and Easter 'traditional' liturgical prayersAn Easter thanksgiving to God, Source of all lightLent invitations to confession and 'mercy' confessionsEaster invitations to reconciliationPsalm-inspired prayersCollect-form prayers related to themed Sunday servicesGospel acclamationsIntercessionsIntroduction to The PeacePrayers at the preparation of the tablePrefacesExtended preface to Eucharistic prayerA simple ritual of bread and winePrayers after communionSection 2: Themed services from Ash Wednesday to Palm SundayAsh Wednesday: into the wildernessThe Exodus (all-age): walking with God through the wildernessHagar: water in the desertElijah: ups and downs, desolation and consolation'Teshuva' and Mothering Sunday (all-age): exile and homecoming, flowering in the wildernessJohn the Baptist and the Desert Fathers and Mothers:choosing to live in the desertPalm Sunday (all-age): into the citySection 3: Holy Week and EasterMonday: safe space in BethanyTuesdaythe temple and safety of the crowd(child-friendly/all-age option)Wednesday: a perfumed homeMaundy Thursday: the upper room and GethsemaneGood Friday vigil: GolgothaSaturday vigilEaster morning: the GardenSection 4: Mary, Celtic saints and the natural cycle in LentThe Annunciation to Mary and the spring equinoxCeltic saints
£18.99
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30 Catchy New Assembly Songs
It's good news when one or two great new assembly songs come along, but when there are thirty together the time has come to rejoice! Alison Carver, Barry Hart and Val Hawthorne are all well-loved and trusted educational writers who know just what children love to sing about. The book has an excellent subject index and the free backing tracks includes every song. Contents Be my light when darkness is fallingChoices, choisesDon't bottle things upEverybody join inI could climb the Eiffle towerI like red, you like blueIf I had a sond I'd sing itIn this world it's not hard to spotIt's a great, great worldIt's good to prayLet's join hands around the worldlight a candleOh, I love the colour greenOnce there was a donkeyOpen your eyesPeter asked JesusPraise the LordSee the baby in the stableSo good, so kindSome are full of actionThere's a spring on the mountainThis is our schoolWe all need a little kindnessWe bring our prayersWhatever you are doing, try to do your bestWhen I look into the skyWhen raindrops fallWhen the sun is shiningWho is whoYes, the journey of life
£17.99
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Paint The Church Green
Paint the Church Green features six sessions which enable church groups to explore the relationship between faith and concern for the natural world. By presenting environmental issues, the course reflects on western lifestyles and encourages groups to share experiences, reflect on the Bible and make positive suggestions for change.
£9.99
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On Your First Holy Communion
In Baptism a child is introduced to Jesus and the Church; in Holy Communion the Catholic child is introduced to a richer relationship with Jesus who offers himself as spiritual nourishment.
£7.99
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Seasonal Poems Meditations And Reflections For Public Worship
For those times when the Bible readings seem just a little too familiar, and preachers and worship leaders may struggle for something new to say - here are some fresh ways of telling those stories as if they were being told for the very first time. A useful, flexible and powerful resource.
£11.99
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A Pint And A Prayer
God is always there in the everyday experiences of life – in our work and leisure, in everything and anything that might be chatted about over a pint. Celebrate and respond to that truth through these down-to-earth prayers.
£7.99
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A Haven In The Storm -
In the face of an ever-changing world, sometimes we all need is a gentle reminder of God's promise to be with us, come what may. In this collection of poems, Nick Fawcett helps us to explore the true promise at the heart of the gospel - God's everlasting faithfulness.and to us. Contents IntroductionThe unchanging GodOur refuge and our strengthHope in despairGod with usThe wonder of creationThe cycle of the seasonsfaith, come what mayBeneath the surfaceA cry for helpThe ever-present GodGod's awesome devotionA Haven in the StormCounting our blessingsThe assurance of faithKeeping faithA love like no otherThe transforming grace of GodA haven in the stormGrateful responseA prayer from the heartOur eternal hopeThe constancy of God's loveFinding ForgivenessIntroductionLord, forgive meTaking stockPride goes before a fallTrue richesCelebrating God's goodnessFaith in actionFlawed discipleshipLearning to loveLove divineStewardship of creationGood intentionsGod's way not oursAmazing graceGiving our allRenewed commitmentThe vital ingredientGlimpsing God's presenceA faith that showsOur Broken WorldIntroductionA divided worldBehind the labelsA world in needFaith in actionPraying for othersFaith and doubtThe riddle of lifeOne people?Questions of faithFor those who care enough to show itWhen God seems distantHope in times of confusionFor the elderly and infirmThe shadow of deathOur eternal homeLiving with LossIntroductionThe pain of lossFacing the truthLetting goThe shadow of deathHonestly rememberedGetting byNew beginningsDefeat and victoryFaith in things unseenThe price of lovingThanks for the memoriesThanksgiving for a parentComfort those who mournThe promise of new lifeA love that conquers deathWe'll meet again
£7.99
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More Sermons On Difficult Subjects
Tackling difficult subjects from the pulpit is not an easy task: it takes a degree of courage and sensitivity. Reluctance to risk such preaching often stems from simply not knowing how to go about it. There are many more difficult subjects than could be addressed in the first book of this series, so here are a further 72 topics from Abortion to Wealth, Fraud to Promiscuity, and even the contentious issue of Superstition. Each subject includes a biblical text, some background information, sermon ideas, a story and a thought to take away, with the authors bringing their own expertise and particular style to the format.AuthorsRupert Bristow, Jocelyn Bryan, Tony Castle, Helen Costigane, John Cox, Paul Cox, Brian Fahy, Brendan Geary, Ed Hone, Deborah Jones, Bruce Kent, Alison Moore, Chris Morley, Paul Nicholson, Siobhán O'Keeffe, John Parr, Robert Reiss, Clare Richards, Edgar Ruddock, John Saxbee, Ray Simpson, Joy Tetley, Helen WarwickContents SubjectsAbortionAbstinenceAdoptionAIDS/HIVAmbitionAngerAnimal rightsAnti-semitismAstrologyCapitalismCensorshipChildlessnessConflictDepressionDeprivationDespairDisciplineDiscriminationEmbryologyEuthanasiaExorcismFertility/infertilityFortune-tellingFraudGay marriageGenetic manipulationGluttonyGossipGuiltHealingHuman rightsHungerHypocrisyIslamophobiaLustLyingMagicMaterialismMoneyMulticulturalismNatural DisastersOld ageOrgan transplantPainPermissivenessPersecutionPowerPrejudicePridePrisonPromiscuityPunishmentRapeReconciliationRepentanceResponsibilityResponsible behaviourRevengeRiskScandalSecularismSlanderSterilisationSuperstitionSwearingTheftTokenismTravellers and gypsiesUsuryVivisectionWealthWorld hunger
£19.99
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Thirsting For God
An excellent course for groups or individuals alike, and particularly suited to the season of Lent, when 'our soul is athirst for God'.
£9.99
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Creating Church At Home - For The Elderly Housebound
For the elderly housebound "Creating 'Church' At Home - For The Elderly Housebound" is focused on older people who are housebound because of frailty, disabilities or no available transport and as a result are no longer able to get out to church activities or Bible studies. It can be used as a personal resource or may be enjoyed with (or organised by) one or two carers, friends, neighbours or family members. 'Creating 'Church' At Home' is a series of 4 books by Patrick Coghlan•1501517 - For older people living with dementia•1501518 - For people living with anxiety or depression•1501519 - For the housebound due to disability or illness
£13.99
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Pebbles - Complete (A/B/C) Common Worship Talks And Activities (Preschool - 5)
Pebbles was first published in three volumes, one for each year of the liturgical cycle. Since then Susan Sayers' teaching programme has proved to be of enduring value as a resource for those who lead children's groups covering pre-school to 5 years old and we are now republishing it as a single volume to cover Years A, B and C. This revised edition now includes downloadable resources of the worksheets for every Sunday.
£33.99
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A Chequered Legacy Book 1: An Advent Course (The Good)
A Chequered Legacy is a two-volume study course in which popular author Nick Fawcett explores 'the good, the bad and the ugly' of the Church.Starting in Advent, The Good looks at the positive aspects of the Church, celebrating some of the achievements of Christian believers across the years in terms of building a better world, and asking what their efforts and example might teach us today.In the Lent book, The Bad and the Ugly, Nick Fawcett moves on to faults of the Church; faults that call us to reflect, confess, repent and work as best we can for a better, more enlightened future.We have inherited a chequered church history: a mixture of the inspiring and appalling, wonderful and awful, and we need to learn from both. Through doing so honestly, we can open the way for God to help us become more fully the people he would have us be.Contents• A voice for freedom: William Wilberforce• A voice for justice: The Earl of Shaftesbury• A voice for the sick: Florence Nightingale• voice for the voiceless: Martin Luther King• A voice for peace and reconciliation: Nelson Mandela
£10.99
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The Helplessness of God
Many people are uncomfortable with the way in which leadership has been exercised within Christianity, and in this book Nicholas King looks at what the Bible tells us about the exercise of authority. The message is that human beings, with the exception of Jesus, always get it wrong, unless they are prepared to 'lead by listening' or exercise authority as an act of loving service. For the only absolute authority is God.Why speak of 'the helplessness of God'? Because God is voluntarily dependent on our response, helpless until we make our decision, and will not force us to choose our own good. God's love is never tyrannical, always utterly respectful of human freedom. That must be the way ahead for authority in the Church. Contents About the Author Introduction - Authority Part 1 - The Old Testament Evidence Part 2 - The Shape of Jesus' Life Part 3 - Leadership by Listening Afterword - Discernment Specifications Book Format - Paperback Published - 2014 Weight - 277g Dimensions - 149 x 211 x 13 mm ISBN - 9781848677159
£17.99
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Reflections In The Bauble
As you journey through the period of Advent and prepare to celebrate Christmas Day, do the decorations on the tree reflect a house of peace and joy or are they more likely to reflect the stress and turmoil that often surrounds this time? This course will be addressing some of the concerns that come about during this period, such as dealing with temptations and needs, tackling the expectations of others and coping with suffering. It will offer tools to help individuals creatively explore how they are personally affected by these issues and space to search for what Jesus offers in the tensions, busyness and suffering of everyday life.
£10.99 - £11.99
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Affirming His Presence
For over fifty years, David Adam has sought to affirm the presence of God by rejoicing each day in the fact that 'God is here' and with us wherever we are. Believing that prayer should involve the whole of our being, he decided to use hands and eyes as well as mouth, heart and mind. He would keep a 'prayer diary' and pen a prayer every day, using the time to focus on the love and presence of God. Many of these prayers were deeply personal, others were prayers relevant to the moment alone.He has shared some of these prayers with us in this book in the hope that they will encourage you to keep your own prayer diary which would provide your own special moment in the day for focusing on God. With a whole year's worth of such prayers, his book invites you to 'affirm the presence' each day and to rejoice in the love and closeness of God.
£19.99
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The Little Book Of Rabbit Prayers
If pictures tell a story they can equally inspire prayer, as Nick Fawcett shows in this delightful collection of gift books. They will not only warm your heart but nurture your spirit.
£7.99
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The Complete My Bible (With Read-Along Tracks)
The Complete My Bible provides the perfect foundation for children to build their knowledge of God's people and the life of Jesus. My Bible contains 118 of the best-loved stories from the Bible. Includes downloadable read-along tracks.
£15.99
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Contemporary Reflections For Prayer & Worship - Year B
An outstanding book of reflections from Sheila Walker who has an easy, contemporary style full of memorable images pushing for attention. Preachers will find this book a constant source of ideas, images and insights to enliven their preaching.
£18.99
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